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Job Details:

Maintenance Electrician

Tasks:

The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for a variety of technical tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and electrical components on production machinery.

The maintenance electrician diagnoses and trouble-shoot electrical problems related to processing equipment. Disassembles machines and repair or replace broken parts. Repairs or replace electrical motors and controls. Does electrical lay-out work for special projects. Performs preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on electrical equipment. Maintains records of electrical work as required. Assists other Maintenance personnel as needed.

Requirements

Must have prior industrial maintenance/electrical experience or completed formal schooling in the maintenance electrical field in a recognized accredited college. Willingness to stand, walk, bend, stretch, turn, climb ladders – use scaffolds, push, pull, and reach in all areas. Lifting 40+ in many areas. Must be able to tolerate climates ranging from very cold to very hot and form very wet to very dry. Must be able to read manufacturing manuals for repair purposes, read work orders and enter information on a computer SAP system which include but not limited to entering issues pertaining to the job and information that describes action taken to fix equipment. Use math as needed to make work related computations for machinery, fluid capacities, etc. Basic math skills and the ability to compute ratio, rate and percentages. Computer literacy and PLC knowledge helpful. Proficient with basic hand tools, welding, pneumatics, hydraulics and sheet metal fabrication. Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Requirement:

• Twelve months of continuous employment with a single employer within the last 36 months of employment or completion and verifiable formal schooling in a specific trade.
• Must have extensive fabrication and mechanical experience.
• Welding, boiler, and electrical experience preferred.

Rehire Consideration:

• Max of two previous Tyson employments to be considered for hire.
• 180 days (6 months) waiting period.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Work Shift:

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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